
Creatives Rule the World
Tracy Matthews
This show is for creators who are done playing small, the ones who know their ideas aren’t just a passion... they’re a portal
Here, we’re rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship.
Forget cookie-cutter blueprints and burnout culture, I’m here to help you grow a business that feels good, pays well, and the kind of personal freedom that only comes when you’re brave enough to do things your own way.
Through solo episodes and honest conversations with creative entrepreneurs, artists, and founders, I’ll give you the mindset shifts, marketing moves, and business tools you need to grow with clarity, flow, and profitability.
You’ll learn how to build wealth on your terms, show up with confidence, and finally trust that you don’t have to choose between creativity and success, you get to have both.
So if you’re ready to step into your next level, grow your income, and build a business that actually works for your life, you’re in the right place.
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EP 347: How to Stay Focused When the World is Falling Apart
Creatives Rule the World
04/12/22 • 25 min
In today's episode, we're talking about how to stay focused on our goals when our world is disrupted by an economic downturn. The massive inflation affects our business in so many ways like the fuel price hike which has a domino effect on shipment, cost of raw materials, plane flights, and many more. But we don't have to sink further into the rabbit hole. Listen to the full episode to learn how to overcome today's chaotic world with a positive attitude, strong focus, and strategic planning.
Here are the resources mentioned in the show:
Laying the Foundation 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ltf/FREE Strategy Audit 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy/
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EP 355: Holiday Publicity Push: PR Success Tips for Jewelry and Product Businesses with Nora Wolf
Creatives Rule the World
05/31/22 • 33 min
Here are the resources mentioned in the show:
Nora’s Holiday PR Workshop - June 7 👉 http://flourishthriveacademy.com/holidaypr
Wolf Craft 👉 https://wolf-craft.com/
Resources for Jewelry Designers 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/programs/
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Episode #532: How a $40K Jewelry Sale Inspired Gia Wright to Go All In on Her Brand
Creatives Rule the World
05/13/25 • 58 min
What would you do if you made $40,000 in just three hours? Former fashion editor Gia Wright used that mind-blowing success to fuel the biggest leap of her life - leaving everything behind to launch Social Anarchy, her rebellious fine jewelry line. In this raw and inspiring conversation, Gia reveals how she went from working in her husband's fitness business to creating a thriving by-appointment showroom in SoHo. She shares the messy truth about leaving a stable job, the power of authentic brand building, and why following trends will kill your creativity. Perfect listening for any creative ready to bet on themselves!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- [1:49] From fashion editor to jewelry designer: Gia's unexpected career evolution
- [7:20] The $40,000 archive sale that changed everything - how it happened and what it taught her
- [15:56] Why working with your spouse isn't always the answer, even when they're supportive
- [24:54] The decision to rent a SoHo showroom and why it was the best investment she made
- [39:49] Building authentic relationships over massive followings - Gia's customer connection strategy
Here are the resources mentioned in the show:
- Social Anarchy Designs(Use code CREATIVESRULE for 15% off purchases)
- Follow Gia on Instagram
- Grab Tracy’s Birthday Bundle (50% off our Signature Programs)
- DesireAI Waitlist
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EP206: How to Transform Your Website Homepage to Make More Sales
Creatives Rule the World
06/18/19 • 38 min
Did you know that when someone lands on your website you only have 30 seconds to make an impression?
Kinda scary, right?!?
After all of the love and hard work you pour into creating a beautiful page, a lot of the people who visit will be in and out in moments.
So how can you get them to stick around?? And better yet... how can you get them to actually CONVERT into sales?
It all comes down to the impression and the feeling they get when they visit your site.
If your website isn’t doing your product justice in terms of design, story and beyond... you’re actively LOSING sales and potential customers.
There are a few key components every homepage needs to really stand out and grab the attention of a potential customer...
As a designer or business owner, sometimes you’re a little too close to the problem to see whether what you have is really working or not.
That’s why we brought in Darian Chavez of DNC coaching (who also happens to be one of our amazing SOS coaches), to talk about how to transform your homepage to bring you more sales. You won’t want to miss all of the juicy knowledge she shared with us...

EP392: How to Grow Your Custom Jewelry Business in 2023
Creatives Rule the World
03/02/23 • 30 min
One of the best moves I ever made as a jewelry designer was scaling down my jewelry business to focus only on fine, custom jewelry for private clients.
The reason WHY I love it so much is because you can make so much more money per piece when you’re delivering an experience for someone.
It took me some time to get it going but when I did amazing things happened - the referrals from google, my previous customers, and social media started flooding in.
To this day, I barely need to market my jewelry business anymore to make multi-six figures a year working no more than 5 hours a week on the business.
If you've been considering upleveling your design game and launching or improving your current custom + fine jewelry offer, you’ll love today’s podcast
I’m breaking down some of the key things I set in motion to show you how to grow your custom jewelry business this year.
During This Episode I Chat About...
- How I get consistent referrals from Google (with content I posted years ago)
- The one “ASSET” on my website that helps me get customers to fill out my inquiry form and pay double their budget
- My networking tip that has landed more clients than paid ads ever could
- The process I use to get previous clients referring their friends and designing new pieces every season
- And so much more!
I hope this episode inspires you to grow your custom + fine jewelry business this year!
Apply for the 6-Week Custom Jewelry Accelerator >>
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EP252: The Fine Jewelry Virtual Trunk Show That Brought in 39K in 2 Hours with Shehana Kimiangatau
Creatives Rule the World
05/11/20 • 33 min
Some designers think selling high price point jewelry is harder online, but Shehana Kimiangataue is here to prove otherwise.
She sells striking high-end jewelry with a cause. Her business used to rely primarily on retail sales, but when shelter-in-place hit, she immediately sought a quick and creative solution to keep sales flowing.
During a 2-hour virtual trunk show hosted on Facebook live, she managed to sell over $30,000 worth of jewelry.
Yes, you read that right!
So how did she do it? Let’s jump right in.

TMS058: How to Spark Ideas for Subject Lines that Sparkle w/ Laura Belgray
Creatives Rule the World
09/13/16 • 49 min
How to Spark Ideas for Subject Lines that Sparkle w/ Laura Belgray

EP385: Her Jewelry Business Became a Safe Haven From an Abusive Relationship
Creatives Rule the World
01/26/23 • 22 min
It takes a lot of courage to walk away from an abusive relationship. So, when your jewelry business is part of the reason that you’re able to get out, heal and move forward...
Well, that’s a true WHY for going all in on it!
On the podcast today, I interviewed a very courageous woman, Claire Steckel of Skoll and Jewelry.
She took a bet on herself to go all in on her jewelry business to quit her job, leave an abusive relationship, and lean into her strengths as a maker.
During the episode, we chat about...
- Her design influences + pulling from multiple genres to create a signature style that’s her own
- How her business helped her leave her abusive relationship and her 9-5
- How she grew her business despite not being good at marketing
- Insights into her 500% growth last year
Here are the resources mentioned in the show:Skolland Jewelry Website
Take my FREE Masterclass How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market With a Timeless Jewelry Brand
Join the Laying the Foundation Program
Buy My Book: The Desired Brand Effect
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EP 330: Mental Wealth with Michelle I. Gomez
Creatives Rule the World
12/16/21 • 47 min
As a life and business coach, Michelle I. Gomez’s goal is to help creatives learn to use their trauma as fuel for creativity, rather than as a barrier to joy.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text Hello to 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Text "START" to 88788 or call 1-800-799-7233 SAMHSA
National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
Here are the resources mentioned in the show:
Michelle I. Gomez 👉 https://www.instagram.com/michelleigomez/
Momentum Coaching Program 👉 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/momentum
The Desired Brand Effect 👉 https://desiredbrandeffect.com/
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xo, Tracy Matthews
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FAQ
How many episodes does Creatives Rule the World have?
Creatives Rule the World currently has 572 episodes available.
What topics does Creatives Rule the World cover?
The podcast is about Spirituality, Wealth, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Mindset, Podcasts, Manifestation, Self-Improvement, Education and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Creatives Rule the World?
The episode title 'EP222: The 3 Pillars Product Content Strategy with the Jaqueline and Minna of the Product Boss' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Creatives Rule the World?
The average episode length on Creatives Rule the World is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of Creatives Rule the World released?
Episodes of Creatives Rule the World are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Creatives Rule the World?
The first episode of Creatives Rule the World was released on Oct 17, 2015.
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